Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 3 - Engage - Page 67: 3

Answer

Lysosomes are cell organelles that produce and contain proteolytic (digestive) enzymes called lysozymes.

Work Step by Step

An overproduction of lysosomes--with consequent overabundance of digestive enzymes in the cell-- may have the following consequences: the cell may digest itself.
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